# Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say

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- Reuters, 2026-08-24 16:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/japan-eyes-tax-breaks-non-core-business-sales-governance-reform-push-sources-say-2026-08-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8c6ced8f08580001b6593b

> Japan is considering tax breaks on gains from selling non-core businesses, according to two people familiar with the matter. The move could accelerate long-delayed corporate restructuring and encourage industry consolidation.